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Allen’s Guide lists summer jobs for college students, teachers, and others that allow you to travel, learn new things, and have enriching experiences.
Founded in 1992, Alliance Abroad Group, L.P. offers customized internship, work, teach and volunteer programs for students and graduates in and outside of the USA. We are also a leader in international recruitment and a major “staffing� resource for companies.
American Conservatory Theater nurtures the art of live theater through dynamic productions, intensive actor training in its conservatory, and an ongoing dialogue with its community. The company’s conservatory serves 3,000 students every year, offering them the benefits of one of America’s renowned actor training programs. Opportunities provided by the company include auditions, internships, jobs, and script submissions.
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Unpaid internships at AFSC allow high school and college students to learn about the peace and justice issues at the core of the Service Committee’s work. Fellowships pay graduate students or recent college graduates for advanced study in specific areas related to Service Committee programs.
A list of summer internship and co-op experiences for undergraduates, compiled by the American Mathematical Society.
A compilation of summer opportunities for students interested in psychology research.
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.
Amizade encourages intercultural exploration and understanding through community-driven volunteer programs and service-learning programs. Programs in Brazil, Ghana, Jamaica, Mexico, Northern Ireland Tanzania, the Greater Yellowstone Region, and Navajo Nation and Washington D.C.
The AMC offers a range of fun and rewarding employment opportunities — from full-time to seasonal positions and internships — in terrific locations throughout the Northeast. Volunteer opportunities also available.
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Find comprehensive, up-to-date national and international listings of arts employment and other opportunities in the arts. Areas of the arts include: Presenting, Producing, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Academic, Internships & Fellowships, Conferences, and Commissions, plus special feature columns.
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Found on the Theater Communications Group (TCG) webpage. TCG is a national service organization that exists to strengthen, nurture and promote the not-for-profit American theater. TCG programs and services include: American Theater magazine, the ArtSEARCH employment bulletin, plays, translations and theater reference books; grants to theaters and theater artists.
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Are you looking for opportunities to work, play, learn, help, create, experience and grow worldwide? Backdoorjobs.com is simply about discovering life’s options and finding your place in the world (and that’s real exciting stuff).
A comprehensive listing of summer research opportunities in biotechnology and biological science, from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
A great website for learning about the publishing industry and locating jobs and internships.
BUNAC offers a range of opportunities including flexible work and travel programs to Britian, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and volunteering placements in South Africa, Peru, and Cambodia. These are open to full-time or gap year students and other young people from both the UK and the USA. Programs last from 8 weeks to eighteen months.
Summer Camp positions: check out this site if you want to be a camp counselor for the summer! Campstaff.com has listings across the United States, so chances are you can find a camp where you want to work.
Campus Progress, part of the Center for American Progress, works to help young people — advocates, activists, journalists, artists, and others — to make their voices heard on issues that matter. They also maintain a great list of internships, fellowships, and jobs of interest to students and graduates interested in this work.
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There are over 1000 books and binders within the CDO, categorically separated to help your internship, job, or post-graduate search. Some of the resources are career specific, broken down into particular fields of interest, while others are more general career reference materials. There are domestic and international listings, with tips on interviewing, finding housing, researching prospective companies or colleges, and study guides for standardized graduate school tests. You are encouraged to make full use of the assistance provided by the counselors and CDO peer advisers.
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Need career information fast? Introducing CareerSpots, a series of 3-minute video designed to give you the information you need when you need it!
Independent, non-profit research and education organization dedicated to a wider understanding and appreciation of indigenous peoples.
Centerstage is Baltimore’s leading professional producing theater company, producing and developing an eclectic repertory in collaboration with leading theater artists for a diverse audience, interested in challenging, bold, thought-provoking work. Its Professional Internship Program provides a thorough hands-on experience in theater production, arts administration and dramaturgy. The company also offers full-time employment and volunteer opportunities.
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CWES is a 200-acre teaching and learning center, an integral part of the University of Wisconsin, located on Sunset Lake. Its mission is to foster in adults and youth the appreciation, understanding, skill development, and motivation needed to help them build a sustainable balance between environment, economy, and community.
Volunteers can get involved in a number of projects, some of them requiring consistent while others short-term commitment. The center also offers employment positions, including summer camp counselor or naturalist.
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As the first film commission in the country, the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting is the one-stop shop for all production needs in New York City, including free permits, free public locations and free police assistance. Check out the “Reel Jobs” section for information about jobs and internships.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is one of Florida’s largest environmental organizations, whose mission is to protect the region’s unique natural environment. For recent college graduates the organization offers internships geared at providing aspiring environmentalists with valuable skills and training in areas such as science, policy, education and wildlife rehabilitation.
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A widely popular relocation and job search resource, with apartment listings and message boards geared towards almost all major U.S. cities. Check out your city on the right hand menu.
An online community by and for young, eager magazine editors and magazine-editor wannabes. Includes job and internship listings, events, “60 second mentor program,” and much more.
Entertainment jobs, internships and career information in the entertainment industry. Includes listings at Studios, Networks, Production Companies, Record Companies, TV and Radio Stations, VFX, Animation, Broadcasting, and more.
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The member’s only website of EntertainmentJobs.com. Includes a searchable jobs database and a stand alone searchable internships database. There is also an online company directory, resources section, career articles and more.
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One-stop shopping lets you access all jobs and internships posted by the office. Check out the Calendar section for a list of upcoming events, information sessions, workshops and application deadlines.
Username: Your complete Vassar email address
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Alumnae/i who want access to the eRecruiting database should send an email request to cdo@vassar.edu.
Due to the current economic climate, the Everett Internship Program is being suspended indefinitely.
Over the past 18 years, the Everett Program has introduced 3,000 students to the challenges and opportunities that come with a career in public service. These students have inspired creativity and furthered missions at over 65 leading non-profit organizations.
It is with a heavy heart that the Everett Family brings this successful program to a close. We wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of an enriching internship experience.
Explorations in Travel provides volunteer work placements for students and adults from all over the world.
The Field Work Office at Vassar College can help you obtain academic credit for internships.
Partner with a grassroots organization in Latin America, East Africa, or India to improve a community’s social conditions, economic opportunities and overall environment. Gain practical hands-on experience, contribute your skills and talent, and make a difference through FSD’s flexible international programs for individuals and groups.
Full Belly Farm is a 200-acre certified organic farm located in the beautiful Capay Valley of Northern California, an hour northwest of Sacramento. Full Belly’s system includes: growing and marketing over 80 different crops; providing year-round employment for farm labor; using cover crops that fix nitrogen and provide organic matter for the soil; developing innovative marketing strategies; and planting habitat areas for beneficial insects and wildlife. For people who want to learn about organic farming and sustainable agriculture, the farm offers year-round apprenticeships to live and work on the farm.
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An international education and experiential travel resource. Our directories contain over 25,000 opportunities abroad updated daily including study abroad, internships, volunteer opportunities, teach abroad, language schools and much more.
Search for environmental jobs and internships nationwide.
An online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation.
Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Its mission is to inspire a jut and sustainable future through its programs, land and legacy. The organization offers Residential internships, which provide the unique experience of living and working on a farm and wilderness preserve while learning aspects of environmental education programs, sustainability, organic agriculture, animal care, and nonprofit administration.
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Search for jobs and internships on and off Capitol Hill. Divided by party.
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Search for jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities with non-profit organizations in the US and aborad. Also, check out their Career Center section, with tips and advice for non-profit job seekers.
Indeed is a search engine for jobs. In one simple search, Indeed gives job seekers free access to millions of employment opportunities from thousands of websites. Indeed.com includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages - and continues to add new sites every day.
Places highly qualified university students and graduates from around the globe in internships with respected multinational companies in India.
American Council for Voluntary International Action. International volunteer and humanitarian action opportunities.
Interexchange is geared towards international students looking to find work in the US and abroad. This site is designed for you if you don’t have citizenship or a working visa (the program can provide you with J-1 clearance), and the site includes pages listing helpful federal regulations.
Search a variety of programs to intern, work, teach, study and volunteer abroad.
International Field Studies is a public non-profit scientific and educational organization, which maintains the philosophy of promoting educational and scientific activities through direct field studies. Recent college graduates with backgrounds in science, eco-tourism and education can join the intern groups, involved in the educational and working operations of running the Forfar Field Station. They can also join the Sailing intern group.
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The Career Development Office has the complete "The Internship Series" of books in the office library. However, you are able to search those books by clicking on the link that says "The Internship Series on Line."
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Search for internships by major/interest area and location. E-mail your name and year of graduation to cdo@vassar.edu and we will send you a promo code.
This organization places students in short (1-2 weeks) or longer (up to one year) placements in Europe, with the possibility of homestay.
The mission of The Juilliard School is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world, so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. The Juilliard School sponsors a Professional Intern Program in technical theater and arts administration. It is a practical “hands-on” experience working directly with technicians and administrators in their respective fields.
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This database summarizes and links to fellowships and internships in health policy and related fields. The database includes fellowships located across the United States that are available to undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals.
The Keystone Center seeks to solve our society’s most challenging environmental, energy, and public health problems. We bring together today’s public, private and civic sector leaders to confront these issues and we arm the next generation with the 21st Century intellectual and social skills required to effectively approach the questions they will face.
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Search internships and jobs posted to and shared by schools in the Liberal Arts Career NetWORK (LACN). Your username is your complete Vassar email address (e.g., mavassar@vassar.edu), and your password is matthew. You can change your password once you log in.
The purpose of the Mission Springs Conference Center is to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people, families, and adults through innovative, relevant, and high-quality retreat and camping experiences and to challenge them to become Christians committed to knowing, living, and sharing a compelling faith. The center offers full-time and part-time year round opportunities as well as summer positions.
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A resource for college students looking for summer work at camps.
The NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair is for students currently studying in the United States attending NACE-member colleges and universities who:
* wish to return to their home country for full-time or internship opportunities,
* are currently pursuing one-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities in the United States, and/or
* are currently pursuing summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the United States
Candidate Access to apply to jobs: February 18, 2008 - May 16, 2008
Click here to register and begin searching opportunities!
A premier teacher of outdoor skills and leadership education; programs from 10 days to 1 semester.
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Research experiences for undergraduates in a variety of scientific fields at sites nationwide.
Apply for jobs, internships, Campus Ecology fellowships or volunteer positions today!
For decades Nature has featured the hottest science jobs. And since 1999, the careers magazine Naturejobs has guided scientists along their professional paths. Whatever scientific region, discipline, level or industry they’re in.
The New Stage Theatre Company is committed to enriching the Contemporary American Theatre by bringing artists together from around the world and developing works which embrace their diverse cultural and artistic traditions. The company seeks enthusiastic individuals for internships in administration and production management, and offers opportunities for volunteering.
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Northwest Youth Corps is a youth development and outdoor education organization that has provided opportunities to more than 10,000 young people since its establishment. YouthCorps programs combine outdoor adventure and education with paid environmental work experience for ages 14 to 19.
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The Office of Fellowships and Pre-Health Advising at Vassar College has a variety of resources for students who wish to study medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. Also coordinates the application process for fellowships requiring institutional support and provides information and assistance in the search for funding possibilities for study after Vassar.
Extensive listing of biological field stations nation and world-wide, including information about facilities, research/internship opportunities and programs, educational programs, contacts, etc.
Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization with five core programs that change lives, build teams, and transform schools.
Database listing summer camp opportunities in the U.S., Canada, and around the globe… most of which employ college students.
Philly Fellows offers one-year, post-graduate fellowships to selected seniors at partnering colleges and universities in the region. Top grads have the opportunity to choose between a diverse variety of positions with Philadelphia’s cultural, educational and social services agencies. Philly Fellows provides housing, living stipend, education award, health insurance, transportation, and a variety of opportunities to experience Philadelphia’s culture.
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The Pocono Environmental Education Center is one of the most respected and recognized residential environmental education centers in the northeastern United States. It advances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC employs ten permanent employees, fifteen to thirty intern/environmental educators and a varying number of supplemental resource persons to facilitate all programs and daily operations.
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Scenic Hudson is an environmental organization and land trust working to protect, preserve and restore the Hudson River and its riverfront as a public and natural resource. You can search for current job openings and volunteer opportunities.
The School for Field Studies, the nation’s oldest and largest environmental study abroad program, combines hands-on environmental studies with scientific research to develop sustainable solutions to critical environmental problems. The school offers a variety of employment opportunities at its international field stations in Australia, Costa Rica, Kenya, Mexico, the Turks & Caicos Islands and Salem, MA, as well as internship positions. Being an intern in one of the summer field-based study abroad programs is an excellent opportunity to enhance your resume, live overseas, be part of a multi-cultural learning community, and support local communities in stewardship of their environment.
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SCICON is the outdoor school of science and conservation operated by the Tulare County Office of Education. Each week approximately 200 sixth-grade students come to SCICON for 5 days to learn about science and conservation and to experience nature at its best. SCICON interns gains skills in outdoor science teaching, student management, organizing recreational activities, and program leadership and operation.
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The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College is a garden encompassing more than 300 acres and exhibiting over 4,000 kinds of ornamental plants. The arboretum offers summer or one-year curatorial internships to people interested in ornamental horticulture, as well as opportunities for volunteering.
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One of the largest and most renowned regional theatres in the country, Seattle Repertory Theatre produces a mix of classic comedies, recent Broadway hits and cutting-edge new dramas in two theatre spaces. The Seattle Repertory Internship Program is a full-time commitment of at least 40 hours per week throughout the theater’s full season, which offers practical experience to bright, creative and reliable individuals with basic training and experience in theatre.
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Slide Ranch is a non-profit teaching farm located at a historic coastal dairy perched above the ocean in the Marin. Slide Ranch staff operate the farm using a turn of the century farmhouse, old creamery and several outbuildings. Organic gardens, goats, sheep, chickens and ducks provide an ideal outdoor venue for teaching about healthy foods, healthy living and environmental awareness. Individuals can get involved in a 10 and a half-month teaching internship program or volunteer in the non-profit environmental education center.
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Publishers of a downloadable resource guide that contains an assortment of internships, research opportunities and leadership development programs for undergraduate minority students.
Amherst College maintains an extensive list of undergraduate summer research programs in neuroscience, biology, and biomedical sciences. Also contains links to the lists maintained by other schools.
Expert advice for anyone considering going abroad to study, volunteer, intern, teach, travel or work! Living abroad can be inspiring, challenging and even life-changing. Knowing what to expect is your key to success – and The BIG Guide Online shows first-year students as well as graduates how to build their credentials and prepare for work in the global economy. Discover opportunities, acquire skills and develop the all-important global perspective with this easy-to-use interactive online guide and toolkit. Click here to register for free access to The BIG Guide Online and start building your global career skills today! This service is sponsored by the Career Development Office.
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A database of internship opportunities searchable by a variety of criteria.
A comprehensive site from the University of California, Irvine with links to all types from international opportunities, from internships to study away to volunteering and working.
The University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium provides formal and informal educational programs, which focus on the ecology of Georgia’s estuaries, coastal islands, and offshore waters. It offers internships to recent graduates who would like some teaching experience in the marine realm and have not yet decided whether to go to graduate school or take a full-time permanent position. The internship is vigorous, with lots of exciting opportunities like teaching on pristine barrier islands, in the field or lab, in outreach programs, and by distance learning.
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Intensive 10-week summer program in which Vassar students explore original hands-on scientific research under faculty direction.
Search for jobs and/or internships at the US EPA.
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V-NET is a database of Vassar alumnae/i and some parents (of students and alumnae/i) who have offered their volunteer services as “Career Advisers.” This means that they have made themselves available as volunteers to offer mentoring, internships, advice and guidance. This database replaces “CAP” and contains more than 2,000 individuals who updated their information very recently.
To access V-NET, you must first register with the AAVC Online Community.
Already registered? Search V-NET now!
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The Venture Consortium, a group of selective, private liberal arts colleges and universities, is dedicated to the development of innovative programs to complement the liberal arts curriculum. Our key objectives include fostering social awareness and a sense of social responsibility among students through experiential learning, and building mutually useful connections between institutions of higher learning and the larger community.
Also check out Venture’s site on exploring public interest work.
VIA is a private, non-profit, non-religious organization dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Asia through service and education. It’s Asia Programs have provided U.S. Residents with an opportunity to work and live within an Asian culture while meeting the needs of Asian host institutions. The organization currently offers long-term and summer programs in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as two short-term spring programs and three longer summer programs for students focused on a variety of themes, including language and culture, service learning, and healthcare.
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World Hunger Relief, Inc. is a Christian organization committed to the alleviation of hunger around the world. It trains individuals in holistic ministry that equips them to work with communities in developing sustainable farming techniques, educates those with an economic abundance on methods of conserving and sharing resources, and participates in local and international sustainable development programs. Interns work and study for one year on a 40-acre farm in central Texas, followed by an optional three-month experience in a developing country.
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YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is a wilderness adventure program whose mission is to develop in young people respect for community and the environment through environmental education. In the summer, Widji provides wilderness trips for 12-18-year olds throughout North America and during the school year it collaborates with a variety of organizations to provide leadership development for teens. The program offers job positions for camp counselors, camp instructors, and office staff.
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